How Many Syllables In Harshly?
2syllables
Harshly has 2 syllables, harsh-ly. It is a disyllabic word.
harshly
/ˈhɑːʃ.li/ UK /ˈhɑːrʃ.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, harsh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/hɑːʃ.li/
Division By Letters
harsh-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Harshly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | h | ɑː | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Harshly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in harshly?
Harshly has 2 syllables, harsh-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɑːʃ.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in harshly?
The first syllable, harsh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of harshly?
Harshly has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide harshly into syllables?
By sound, hɑːʃ.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, harsh-ly.